ARTS & CULTURE
By Grace Lindquist | Photos courtesy of Walton Arts Center
Get a Deal and Pick the Shows You Want
Another great Walton Arts Center season is on the horizon. From star-studded solo evenings to mesmerizing cultural experiences and the biggest shows straight from Broadway, this diverse and engaging season has something for everyone. The always popular Create Your Own package allows guests to pick multiple shows and get great deals for the season.
Choose shows from any series except Starrlight Jazz Club, West Street Live and the new Songbook Salon Series to make your three-, five- or seven-show package. The more shows you add in the Create Your Own package, the more you save. Three-show packages get $2 off each ticket, five-show packages get $3 off each ticket and seven-show packages get $5 off each ticket.
Here are just a few shows you could add to your package; pick your favorites or try something new!
For the past decade, soulful duo The War and Treaty — the husband-and-wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter — are one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. They have been lauded by the Americana Music Association, which named them duo/group of the year for two consecutive years, and they have received nominations and recognition from CMT Music Awards, Folk Alliance International, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. After a sold-out performance in Starr Theater last year, Walton Arts Center welcomes them back for one show in Baum Walker Hall on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., and you do not want to miss it.
Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production for eight performances Oct. 21-25. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters and the allure of forbidden romance. Set to live music from the original film you love, Baby and Johnny bring to life the summer that changed everything. Your reservation at Kellerman’s awaits!
Filled with music, laughter and imagination, Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, is an all-new musical stage adventure based on the Emmy-winning Apple TV series. Recommended for ages 4 and older, this show kicks off the Pringles Family Fun series on Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. The musical features gorgeous new walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet-sized Doozers, an appearance from a giant Gorg and wondrous puppet creatures, all from the acclaimed Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, performing fan-favorite songs with exciting visual effects. It’s an unforgettable live experience that will have Silly Creatures of all ages dancing in the aisles.
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props such as tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. See what all the noise is about at one of three shows Jan. 30-31, 2027.
When you Create Your Own, you not only get to curate your show experience, but you also get early access to the season’s shows before single tickets go on sale to the general public in late summer. If you’ve been eyeing tickets to a popular show, this is a great opportunity to secure your seat.
Want more shows to add to your package? Here are just a few suggestions:
The Outsiders | eight performances | Sept. 1-
Jake Shimabukuro | Sept. 16 | 7 p.m.Lyle
Lovett | Nov. 15 | 7 p.m.
Jersey Boys | five shows | Nov. 27-29
